Author Description
Eric Hiscock has had rich adventures in his life under sail--circumnavigating the globe no less than three times. In addition, his works Voyaging Under Sail and Cruising Under Sail provide the definitive references for ocean sailing. In this book, he recounts more of his travels in the Wanderer, in an exciting, informative account.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the practical realities and personal experiences of long-distance ocean voyaging through the lens of the author's continued travels aboard his vessel, Wanderer IV. Eric C. Hiscock, a seasoned sailor with three circumnavigations to his credit, utilizes his extensive maritime background to document the technical and logistical challenges of life at sea. The narrative serves as both a personal travelogue and a repository of nautical wisdom gained through years of navigating diverse oceanic conditions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed accounts of maritime navigation and vessel management
- Observations on weather patterns and oceanic conditions
- Practical insights into long-distance cruising logistics
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive technical manual for boat construction
- Focuses primarily on the author's specific experiences rather than general sailing theory
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and sailing enthusiasts frequently cite Hiscock's work as a foundational text for understanding the realities of blue-water cruising. Readers often note that the prose balances technical maritime detail with the personal narrative of a life spent under sail.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
1973-09-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192175289
ISBN-13:
9780192175281
Adventure
Travel
Memoir
Non-Fiction
Sailing
Nautical